What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of K...........

Modern Indian History 1921-1932

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What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda?

1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a bad harvest.

2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Causes of Kheda Satyagraha
There was a rise in the price of basic commodities during World War I. Against this backdrop, the following factors aggravated the misery of the people of Kheda District which culminated in the launch of Kheda Satyagraha.

Bad harvest: There was a bad harvest in 1917–18, coinciding with the price surge of essentials.
Plague: Gujarat suffered significantly from the severe plague in 1918, with 16,740 deaths recorded in Kheda alone.
Due to these reasons, the peasant-Patidar community refused to pay the raised taxes.
Increase in tax: In the Bombay Presidency, of which Gujarat was a part, the British government increased taxes by 23 per cent between 1917-18.
Refusal of the petition: In 1918, the peasants petitioned the colonial authorities for a reduction in land revenue for a year to reduce their suffering.